Mariel

Meaning: Uncertain; possibly bitter or rebellious
Origin: Hebrew — Elaboration of Mary

Girl's name · #893 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Mariel is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1914, it stood at #893 in 2025; about 7,500 girls have been named Mariel along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 9 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#50 in Mexico (2024) · #459 in Ecuador (2025) · #1,699 in Italy (2024) · #2,203 in Sweden (2025) · #2,999 in Austria (2025) · #3,478 in Canada (2025) · #5,927 in England & Wales (2025) · #503 in Norway (2024) · #515 in Puerto Rico (2007) · #5,002 in France (2005) · #634 in Scotland (1991).

Famous Mariels

Mariel Hemingway — American actress (born 1961)
Mariel Zagunis — American fencer (born 1985)
Mariel Molino — American actress (born 1992)
Mariel Gomerez — American A&R, music executive, producer, songwriter
Mariel Rodriguez — Filipino-born American commercial model, endorser, television host, VJ and actress (born 1984)

What Mariels become

Among 88 notable people named Mariel:

Entertainers appear 1.83× more often than among typical names — e.g. Mariel Hemingway, American actress (born 1961).

Similar names: Mariella · Keila · Marin · Keziah · Ariel · Maryam

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